Westport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Westport

With a population of 6,200, Westport is a must-see destination in Mayo, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Westport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Westport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Coveys Gastrobar at The Westport Plaza Hotel (Castlebar Street Carrowbeg) and The Orchard Restaurant at The Castlecourt Hotel (Castlecourt Hotel Castlebar Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tavern Bar & Restaurant (Murrisk) and The Mariner Bar (Mill Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Westport.

When to visit Westport

Westport in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Westport in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Westport

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 29 miles from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Westport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Westport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 29 miles from Westport. The shortest flight to Westport from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Westport is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 137 miles from Westport. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Westport

Airlines serving Westport

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
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Where to stay in Westport

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Westport

Most booked hotels in Westport

The Wyatt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2690 reviews)
$195+
Westport Coast Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1058 reviews)
$196+
Westport Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1007 reviews)
$247+
Castlecourt Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1558 reviews)
$212+
Knockranny House Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 361 reviews)
$200+
Westport Woods Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1132 reviews)
$151+

Renting a car in Westport

Renting a car in Westport costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Knock Intl.

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53.

Renting a car in Westport costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Knock Intl.

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Westport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53.